Emilio Payes Biography

Born on February 28th, 1935 in Alcoy, Alicante, Spain. Emilio Payes to paint at the age of fourteen. Upon turning eighteen, he began his formal training in art. Due to his talent of drawing he was inspired and encouraged to begin training at this early age. During his education and training he studied under the Spanish Professor Mr. Edmundo Jorda.Payes began painting professionally when he was 28 years old. Since this time he has exhibited in galleries including Galerie Soria, Chateaurouz, France in 1995 and Galerie Hispaluz, Concepcion, Chile in 1996.

The works of Emilio Payes are in private collections throughout Japan, Saudi Arabia, Germany and the United States. Payes collectors includes Prince Fahd Bin Salman Bi of Saudi Arabia. Individuals from the French Aristocracy and the Belgian Artisocracy.

The artist describes his current style and influence of paintings as customs, manners and impressionism. His favored subjects are landscapes, harbor scenes, and Parisian items.

School and College Attended:

La Salle in Alcoy, Alicante from 1941 to 1950

Art Schools Attended: Arts and Crafts School in Alcoy,

Alicane from 1949 to 1953 Received a Certificate of Success in Art.

Fine Arts School I Alcoy, Alicante from 1954 to 1958. Received a Certificate of Success in Fine Arts.